Project cooperationUpdated on 15 September 2025
BABEG GmbH seeks R&D Collaborations and Innovation-Driven Partnerships in Carinthia and abroad
About
As a driving force in the knowledge triangle of “education, research and business”, we implement projects that promote knowledge transfer, increase competitiveness and R&D in the region.
We provide no-cost and confidential services including:
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Access to a high-tech region with strong R&D infrastructure funds and academic institutions
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Support in identifying funding opportunities and preparing EU – national - regional grant proposals
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Connection to a regional innovation ecosystem with universities, RTOs, clusters, competence centers, incubation centers and tech parks
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Strategic site consulting, investment incentives, and administrative support
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Business parks with focus areas such as (ESBS, Mobility, green & circular economy and many more)
Anyone interested receives tailor-made solutions.
Where:
Carinthia – Your Strategic Gateway to Central Europe
Carinthia, Austria’s southernmost federal state, offers a unique combination of strategic location, innovation-driven industries, and attractive business conditions. Situated at the crossroads of Austria, Italy, and Slovenia, Carinthia provides seamless access to Central and Southeastern European markets.
With a highly skilled workforce, strong R&D infrastructure, and competitive operating costs, the region is ideal for sectors such as microelectronics (ESBS), robotics, green & circular economy, quantum research, clean tech, ICT, advanced manufacturing, and AI Artificial Intelligence. Carinthia is not just a place to do business – it’s where your company can grow, innovate, and thrive in the heart of Europe.
What we are looking for:
We welcome cooperation with companies, research centers, and innovation stakeholders who:
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plan to implement joint R&D or innovation projects (e.g. within Horizon Europe, EDF, Interreg, Digital Europe and more),
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are developing new technologies or prototypes (e.g. in microelectronics, advanced manufacturing, mobility, ICT, environmental or space technologies and more),
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are interested in pilot testing or scaling innovations within a European innovation ecosystem (5G - test laboratory; Europe's largest drone hall with sensors)
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Strategic investments: Promotion of technology parks and non-university competence centers to accelerate research and innovation.
Stage
- Early
- Planing
- Execution
Type
- Research
- Technical
- Financing
Organisation
Similar opportunities
Service
Locations with potential space for growth and innovation
- ICT
- Others
- Medtech
- Consulting
- Development
- Microtechnology
- Biotech and Lifescience
Andreas Hren
International Investment Service at BABEG | Success in Carinthia
Klagenfurt, Austria
Service
International Investment Promotion
- ICT
- Others
- Medtech
- Consulting
- Microtechnology
- Biotech and Lifescience
Andreas Hren
International Investment Service at BABEG | Success in Carinthia
Klagenfurt, Austria
Project cooperation
Alexander Wesendorfer
Head of Mobile Sales International
Graz, Austria